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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1943
Page
18
Neighbors comfort Croisine Bouhoudorts as her dying child convulses and gasps. In a moment of desperation she plunges the infant into the grotto spring pleading to the Virgin for mercy, despite cries that she will kill the child. The crowd recoils as she asserts control over the troubled moment.
In Lourdes a sudden event unfolds beside a basin as Croisine, after bathing her infant, returns to the Bouhouderts dwelling and warns the crowd with arms spread, declaring the child is sleeping and the first miracle has occurred.
A dialogue on women crediting men for good qualities and the value of nurturing talent in children. It notes that mothers often believe in their sons, that every talent should be fostered without forcing development, and that reading materials in the home influence educational persistence.
Willie Willis muses on growing older and gaining understanding. He recalls preferring the image of Uncle Bill when he seemed dizzy rather than drunk, contrasting illusion with reality. The remark captures a childlike view of an adult relative as Time changes perceptions.
On May 4 1933 E R Franke of St Louis takes over as manager of the Iowa theater succeeding Joe L Gorman. Linn County offers free milk to four hundred needy families as part of relief efforts.
A price cut of one cent per quart sparked a milk war in Cedar Rapids. Lester W. Corlander, formerly secretary at Fond du Lac YMCA, was named general secretary of the Cedar Rapids YMCA as the city boomed with activity and growth. Cedar Rapids had the largest...
On May 4 1913 the Travelers’ Protective Association announced move of state headquarters from Burlington to Cedar Rapids with George Yuill elected Iowa division president. Bronze name plates bearing dates and officials' names were added to the Third Avenue Bridge abutments. Notice of appointment of executrix in Linn County probate records cites Mary Doleza estate with Elsie Dvorak named executrix and Mekota as attorney.
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